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Transcript of The Case of the Missing Christmas Baby Jesus

The Case of the Missing Baby Jesus a David amp Dee Dee Christian Mystery Dinner Theatre Play
by Dee Stewart
Luke 2 10-14
And this will be the sign to you You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling lying in a manger (vs 12)
Dee Stewart httpwwwchristianfictionblogspotcom deegospelprgmailcom
2
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CHARACTERS
DAVID STEPHENS between 8 and 10 years old boy
DEE DEE STEPHENS (DD) between 8 and 10 years old girl (note she is Davidrsquos twin)
MS JEWEL older female teens
MOM older female teens
DAD older male teen
JOSHUAJOSEPH young boy
MELISSAMARY young girl
KING HEROD young boy
WISE MEN 1 young boy
WISE MEN 2 young boy
WISE MEN 3 young boy
SHEPHERD 1young boy
SHEPHERD 2 young boy
SHEPHERD 3 young boy
SHEPHERD 4 young boy
ANGEL girl or boy
DEACON JENKINS older male
NARRATOR 1 girl or boy
GUARD boy
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SETTING
David amp Deersquos Clubhouse Looks like a little house made of cardboard or a plastic playhouse
David amp DDrsquos Living Room Room with Christmas tree setting and fireplace or dining room
Ms Tylerrsquos Sunday School Class
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
ACT 1 Scene 1 David amp Deersquos Club HouseAfternoon Scene 2 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassThe Next Day
ACT 2 Scene 1 DD amp Davidrsquos Living RoomThat night Scene 2 Same as above That night
INTERMISSION
ACT 3 Scene 1 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassTwo Days Before Christmas Scene 2 Church SanctuaryNativityChristmas Day
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ACT I
SCENE ONE (A table with two chairs on one side a chair and a bean bag chair on the other side Christmas gifts on table with wrapping paper Cash box or shoe box under the table DAVID sits at the table DD enters)
DAVID
Whatrsquos taking you so long DD We have a lot to do before Christmas like wrap our gifts for our friends and buy gifts Our allowance money isnrsquot enough We need more money or wersquoll have to ask mom and Dad and you know what that meansmore chores
DD (Speaks from offstage)
Thatrsquos why Irsquom late We have a new client
DAVID (Stands up)
We do
DD (She peaks out)
Yes (Then she walks in holding Ms Jewelrsquos hands)
Itrsquos Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Waves at David)
Hi David
DAVID (Waves back)
Hi Cousin Jewel I havenrsquot seen you in a while
MS JEWEL Irsquom sorry I havenrsquot visited you guys since you moved I hope to change that but right now I need your help
DAVID You need our help But we donrsquot help adults Our clients are kids
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DD But this is a special case David (Directs Ms Jewel to have a seat) Right Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Walks between both seats and asks the audience without speaking which seat she should take she takes the seat with the most applause) Indeed You see Irsquom searching for a doll Actually Irsquom searching for a particular doll the Christmas Baby Jesus
DAVID
(Opens his notepad DD sits beside him) A Christmas Baby Jesus
MS JEWEL Yes have you forgotten so soon The Baby Jesus at Christmas Services
DD (nods)
We havenrsquot forgotten (Then nudges David)
DAVID
(frowns at DD) I forgot a little so tell me more Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL As you know every year the childrenrsquos churchmdashI meanmdashthe kidrsquos church hosts the Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Nightmdash
DD Which is four days away Write that down David
(She points at his pad)
DAVID (Looks up at DD)
Stop being so bossy
DD (Rolls her eyes)
The Christmas Pageant is in four days Keep going Cousin Jewel
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MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
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Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
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MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
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ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
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We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
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Sheet Music
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Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
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What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
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WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
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- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

2
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CHARACTERS
DAVID STEPHENS between 8 and 10 years old boy
DEE DEE STEPHENS (DD) between 8 and 10 years old girl (note she is Davidrsquos twin)
MS JEWEL older female teens
MOM older female teens
DAD older male teen
JOSHUAJOSEPH young boy
MELISSAMARY young girl
KING HEROD young boy
WISE MEN 1 young boy
WISE MEN 2 young boy
WISE MEN 3 young boy
SHEPHERD 1young boy
SHEPHERD 2 young boy
SHEPHERD 3 young boy
SHEPHERD 4 young boy
ANGEL girl or boy
DEACON JENKINS older male
NARRATOR 1 girl or boy
GUARD boy
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SETTING
David amp Deersquos Clubhouse Looks like a little house made of cardboard or a plastic playhouse
David amp DDrsquos Living Room Room with Christmas tree setting and fireplace or dining room
Ms Tylerrsquos Sunday School Class
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
ACT 1 Scene 1 David amp Deersquos Club HouseAfternoon Scene 2 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassThe Next Day
ACT 2 Scene 1 DD amp Davidrsquos Living RoomThat night Scene 2 Same as above That night
INTERMISSION
ACT 3 Scene 1 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassTwo Days Before Christmas Scene 2 Church SanctuaryNativityChristmas Day
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ACT I
SCENE ONE (A table with two chairs on one side a chair and a bean bag chair on the other side Christmas gifts on table with wrapping paper Cash box or shoe box under the table DAVID sits at the table DD enters)
DAVID
Whatrsquos taking you so long DD We have a lot to do before Christmas like wrap our gifts for our friends and buy gifts Our allowance money isnrsquot enough We need more money or wersquoll have to ask mom and Dad and you know what that meansmore chores
DD (Speaks from offstage)
Thatrsquos why Irsquom late We have a new client
DAVID (Stands up)
We do
DD (She peaks out)
Yes (Then she walks in holding Ms Jewelrsquos hands)
Itrsquos Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Waves at David)
Hi David
DAVID (Waves back)
Hi Cousin Jewel I havenrsquot seen you in a while
MS JEWEL Irsquom sorry I havenrsquot visited you guys since you moved I hope to change that but right now I need your help
DAVID You need our help But we donrsquot help adults Our clients are kids
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DD But this is a special case David (Directs Ms Jewel to have a seat) Right Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Walks between both seats and asks the audience without speaking which seat she should take she takes the seat with the most applause) Indeed You see Irsquom searching for a doll Actually Irsquom searching for a particular doll the Christmas Baby Jesus
DAVID
(Opens his notepad DD sits beside him) A Christmas Baby Jesus
MS JEWEL Yes have you forgotten so soon The Baby Jesus at Christmas Services
DD (nods)
We havenrsquot forgotten (Then nudges David)
DAVID
(frowns at DD) I forgot a little so tell me more Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL As you know every year the childrenrsquos churchmdashI meanmdashthe kidrsquos church hosts the Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Nightmdash
DD Which is four days away Write that down David
(She points at his pad)
DAVID (Looks up at DD)
Stop being so bossy
DD (Rolls her eyes)
The Christmas Pageant is in four days Keep going Cousin Jewel
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MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
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Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
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MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
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ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
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We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
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Sheet Music
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Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
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What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
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WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
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- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

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CHARACTERS
DAVID STEPHENS between 8 and 10 years old boy
DEE DEE STEPHENS (DD) between 8 and 10 years old girl (note she is Davidrsquos twin)
MS JEWEL older female teens
MOM older female teens
DAD older male teen
JOSHUAJOSEPH young boy
MELISSAMARY young girl
KING HEROD young boy
WISE MEN 1 young boy
WISE MEN 2 young boy
WISE MEN 3 young boy
SHEPHERD 1young boy
SHEPHERD 2 young boy
SHEPHERD 3 young boy
SHEPHERD 4 young boy
ANGEL girl or boy
DEACON JENKINS older male
NARRATOR 1 girl or boy
GUARD boy
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SETTING
David amp Deersquos Clubhouse Looks like a little house made of cardboard or a plastic playhouse
David amp DDrsquos Living Room Room with Christmas tree setting and fireplace or dining room
Ms Tylerrsquos Sunday School Class
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
ACT 1 Scene 1 David amp Deersquos Club HouseAfternoon Scene 2 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassThe Next Day
ACT 2 Scene 1 DD amp Davidrsquos Living RoomThat night Scene 2 Same as above That night
INTERMISSION
ACT 3 Scene 1 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassTwo Days Before Christmas Scene 2 Church SanctuaryNativityChristmas Day
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ACT I
SCENE ONE (A table with two chairs on one side a chair and a bean bag chair on the other side Christmas gifts on table with wrapping paper Cash box or shoe box under the table DAVID sits at the table DD enters)
DAVID
Whatrsquos taking you so long DD We have a lot to do before Christmas like wrap our gifts for our friends and buy gifts Our allowance money isnrsquot enough We need more money or wersquoll have to ask mom and Dad and you know what that meansmore chores
DD (Speaks from offstage)
Thatrsquos why Irsquom late We have a new client
DAVID (Stands up)
We do
DD (She peaks out)
Yes (Then she walks in holding Ms Jewelrsquos hands)
Itrsquos Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Waves at David)
Hi David
DAVID (Waves back)
Hi Cousin Jewel I havenrsquot seen you in a while
MS JEWEL Irsquom sorry I havenrsquot visited you guys since you moved I hope to change that but right now I need your help
DAVID You need our help But we donrsquot help adults Our clients are kids
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DD But this is a special case David (Directs Ms Jewel to have a seat) Right Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Walks between both seats and asks the audience without speaking which seat she should take she takes the seat with the most applause) Indeed You see Irsquom searching for a doll Actually Irsquom searching for a particular doll the Christmas Baby Jesus
DAVID
(Opens his notepad DD sits beside him) A Christmas Baby Jesus
MS JEWEL Yes have you forgotten so soon The Baby Jesus at Christmas Services
DD (nods)
We havenrsquot forgotten (Then nudges David)
DAVID
(frowns at DD) I forgot a little so tell me more Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL As you know every year the childrenrsquos churchmdashI meanmdashthe kidrsquos church hosts the Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Nightmdash
DD Which is four days away Write that down David
(She points at his pad)
DAVID (Looks up at DD)
Stop being so bossy
DD (Rolls her eyes)
The Christmas Pageant is in four days Keep going Cousin Jewel
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MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
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Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
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MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
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ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
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We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
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Sheet Music
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Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
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What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
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WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
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- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 4
SETTING
David amp Deersquos Clubhouse Looks like a little house made of cardboard or a plastic playhouse
David amp DDrsquos Living Room Room with Christmas tree setting and fireplace or dining room
Ms Tylerrsquos Sunday School Class
SYNOPSIS OF SCENES
ACT 1 Scene 1 David amp Deersquos Club HouseAfternoon Scene 2 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassThe Next Day
ACT 2 Scene 1 DD amp Davidrsquos Living RoomThat night Scene 2 Same as above That night
INTERMISSION
ACT 3 Scene 1 Ms Jewelrsquos Sunday School ClassTwo Days Before Christmas Scene 2 Church SanctuaryNativityChristmas Day
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 1
ACT I
SCENE ONE (A table with two chairs on one side a chair and a bean bag chair on the other side Christmas gifts on table with wrapping paper Cash box or shoe box under the table DAVID sits at the table DD enters)
DAVID
Whatrsquos taking you so long DD We have a lot to do before Christmas like wrap our gifts for our friends and buy gifts Our allowance money isnrsquot enough We need more money or wersquoll have to ask mom and Dad and you know what that meansmore chores
DD (Speaks from offstage)
Thatrsquos why Irsquom late We have a new client
DAVID (Stands up)
We do
DD (She peaks out)
Yes (Then she walks in holding Ms Jewelrsquos hands)
Itrsquos Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Waves at David)
Hi David
DAVID (Waves back)
Hi Cousin Jewel I havenrsquot seen you in a while
MS JEWEL Irsquom sorry I havenrsquot visited you guys since you moved I hope to change that but right now I need your help
DAVID You need our help But we donrsquot help adults Our clients are kids
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DD But this is a special case David (Directs Ms Jewel to have a seat) Right Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Walks between both seats and asks the audience without speaking which seat she should take she takes the seat with the most applause) Indeed You see Irsquom searching for a doll Actually Irsquom searching for a particular doll the Christmas Baby Jesus
DAVID
(Opens his notepad DD sits beside him) A Christmas Baby Jesus
MS JEWEL Yes have you forgotten so soon The Baby Jesus at Christmas Services
DD (nods)
We havenrsquot forgotten (Then nudges David)
DAVID
(frowns at DD) I forgot a little so tell me more Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL As you know every year the childrenrsquos churchmdashI meanmdashthe kidrsquos church hosts the Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Nightmdash
DD Which is four days away Write that down David
(She points at his pad)
DAVID (Looks up at DD)
Stop being so bossy
DD (Rolls her eyes)
The Christmas Pageant is in four days Keep going Cousin Jewel
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MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
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Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
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MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
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ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
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We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 1
ACT I
SCENE ONE (A table with two chairs on one side a chair and a bean bag chair on the other side Christmas gifts on table with wrapping paper Cash box or shoe box under the table DAVID sits at the table DD enters)
DAVID
Whatrsquos taking you so long DD We have a lot to do before Christmas like wrap our gifts for our friends and buy gifts Our allowance money isnrsquot enough We need more money or wersquoll have to ask mom and Dad and you know what that meansmore chores
DD (Speaks from offstage)
Thatrsquos why Irsquom late We have a new client
DAVID (Stands up)
We do
DD (She peaks out)
Yes (Then she walks in holding Ms Jewelrsquos hands)
Itrsquos Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Waves at David)
Hi David
DAVID (Waves back)
Hi Cousin Jewel I havenrsquot seen you in a while
MS JEWEL Irsquom sorry I havenrsquot visited you guys since you moved I hope to change that but right now I need your help
DAVID You need our help But we donrsquot help adults Our clients are kids
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DD But this is a special case David (Directs Ms Jewel to have a seat) Right Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Walks between both seats and asks the audience without speaking which seat she should take she takes the seat with the most applause) Indeed You see Irsquom searching for a doll Actually Irsquom searching for a particular doll the Christmas Baby Jesus
DAVID
(Opens his notepad DD sits beside him) A Christmas Baby Jesus
MS JEWEL Yes have you forgotten so soon The Baby Jesus at Christmas Services
DD (nods)
We havenrsquot forgotten (Then nudges David)
DAVID
(frowns at DD) I forgot a little so tell me more Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL As you know every year the childrenrsquos churchmdashI meanmdashthe kidrsquos church hosts the Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Nightmdash
DD Which is four days away Write that down David
(She points at his pad)
DAVID (Looks up at DD)
Stop being so bossy
DD (Rolls her eyes)
The Christmas Pageant is in four days Keep going Cousin Jewel
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MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 5
Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 10
MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 2
DD But this is a special case David (Directs Ms Jewel to have a seat) Right Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL (Walks between both seats and asks the audience without speaking which seat she should take she takes the seat with the most applause) Indeed You see Irsquom searching for a doll Actually Irsquom searching for a particular doll the Christmas Baby Jesus
DAVID
(Opens his notepad DD sits beside him) A Christmas Baby Jesus
MS JEWEL Yes have you forgotten so soon The Baby Jesus at Christmas Services
DD (nods)
We havenrsquot forgotten (Then nudges David)
DAVID
(frowns at DD) I forgot a little so tell me more Cousin Jewel
MS JEWEL As you know every year the childrenrsquos churchmdashI meanmdashthe kidrsquos church hosts the Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Nightmdash
DD Which is four days away Write that down David
(She points at his pad)
DAVID (Looks up at DD)
Stop being so bossy
DD (Rolls her eyes)
The Christmas Pageant is in four days Keep going Cousin Jewel
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 3
MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
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Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
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MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
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ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
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We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
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Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
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StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

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MS JEWEL AnywhooDeacon Jones loans his prize winning Nativity Scene to us every year The dear man built the wooden frame and the manger by hand and his late wife May created the Black Baby Jesus doll She wanted the kids to feel connected to Baby Jesus so she made him look like us It would break his heart if he knew that doll was lost
DAVID When was the last time you saw the doll
MS JEWEL Two days ago At first I thought that the doll was returned to the wrong place after practice but after searching all over the church I realized the doll was missing
DD Are you sure itrsquos not in the church
MS JEWEL (nods)
The babyrsquos swaddling is gone along with a toy baby bottle in the nursery and some diapers
DAVID So you think it was stolen
MS JEWEL (shakes her head)
I donrsquot want to think that and I donrsquot want any child punished for taking the doll I just want them to return it
DD Why do you think a kid took it
MS JEWEL Who else would want the doll
DAVID Thatrsquos what we will find out for a nominal fee of course
DD (Pulls out the cash box)
Sorry Cousin Jewel In this economy there are no freebies Family has to pay too
(opens her palm wide)
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MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 5
Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 4
MS JEWEL (hands DD some money)
When can you get started
DAVID Tomorrow Wersquoll meet you at the church before rehearsal
DD David do you think we can solve this case in time
DAVID With a little help from you(he points at the audience) I think we can
End Scene
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 5
Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 6
(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
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MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
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ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
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We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
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Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
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WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
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StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 5
Scene Two
(SONG Away in the Manger)
(Setting Ms Jewelrsquos classroom Table chairs chalkboard Nativity props White box Opening Scene Ms Jewel sitting at desk Pastor Valentine standing beside her They are talking and giggling at each other when DAVID and DD walk in)
DD (Carries a purse She puts her purse down on an empty chair seat then whispers)
Hello
DAVID (Clears his throat)
Hello
MS JEWEL (blushes then stands up)
Hi guys
DAVID AND DD (Waves)
Hi
MS JEWEL (walks around the table)
Forgive me I forgot You two havenrsquot met Pastor Valentine Hersquos our new youth pastor
(She walks toward DD) DD this is Pastor Valentine and Pastor Valentine this is my little cousin DD Stephens
PASTOR VALENTINE (steps forward and extends his hand to DD)
Hello Miss D D
DD (shakes Pastor Valentinersquos hand)
Hello Pastor Valentine
MS JEWEL
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(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
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Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 6
(walks over to David) And this is her twin brother David
PASTOR VALENTINE (straightens himself up then shakes David hand with a stronger hand)
Good day Master David nice to meet you
DAVID (slides his hands out of Pastor Valentinersquos grasp then rings it)
Nice to meet you too
MS JEWEL I invited them here to help us find the doll because they are kid detectives
PASTOR VALENTINE You donrsquot say Irsquom curious what do Kid Detectives do
DD We solve kid mysteries
PASTOR VALENTINE (Chuckles)
Of course you do What was I thinking
DAVID (Pulls his notebook and pen from his back pocket)
You were thinking like an adult but thatrsquos okay Thatrsquos why wersquore here
DD (sat down in her chair)
So when can we get started
MS JEWEL Now The Main Nativity Cast is here I think it would be a good idea if you talk to them while we fit the rest of the class for their costumes
DAVID (nodded)
Letrsquos do this
MS JEWEL
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 7
Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 8
JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 10
MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
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Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 7
Good wersquoll send them in one by one starting with Joshua Hersquos Joseph in the play
MS JEWEL AND PASTOR VALENTINE (walk out smiling at each other)
DD (looks to the audience)
Do you think Cousin Jewel and the Pastor like each other (SHE WAITS FOR THE AUDIENCE THEN NODS AND GIGGLES)
JOSHUA (walks in)
Hey David and DD What are yrsquoall doing here
DAVID Cousin Jewel asked us to come down to help find you all find Baby Jesus in time for the play You know how adults are They canrsquot find anything
JOSHUA (nodded his head)
I had to find my dadrsquos car keys today He always looses them
DD You and me both
DAVID So when was the last time you saw Baby Jesus
JOSHUA Two days ago
DD What do you remember
JOSHUA MarymdashuhmdashMelissa had it in practice like she always does but then she got sick during practice and had to leave
DAVID What happened to the doll after she left
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JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
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MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 8
JOSHUA She put the doll back in the special box in Ms Jewelrsquos office I think
DD But yoursquore not sure
JOSHUA Irsquom pretty sure Melissa never let the doll out of her sight She wouldnrsquot let me touch it Said I would break it but I wouldnrsquot do that I would take care of the doll
DD Why would she think that
JOSHUA Because I broke her bike last Christmas by accident but Irsquove changed now
DD Good for you Joshua
DAVID Thanks Man Can you send Melissa in
JOSHUA Yep
(He walks out)
DD (Mumbles)
Can we speed this up
DAVID (shrugs)
Letrsquos see you do better
DD (stands up)
Watch and learn
MELISSA (enters)
DD
Hey girl Have a seat by me We need your help
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 10
MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 9
MELISSA (sits down by DD)
Help how
DD As you know Baby Jesus is missing and from it seems that you are the last person in the class who had him
MELISSA But I gave returned him to Ms Jewel before I left
DD You handed it to her
MELISSA (nodded then shook her head)
Not actuallyI didnrsquot feel good and I was afraid I my ruin the Baby Jesus so I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office But she wasnrsquot there I really wasnrsquot feeling good by now so I put it in the baby nursery It was closest to her office I wrote a note to tell Miss Jewel where it was When I bent down to slip the note under her office door I got sick on her floor and had to go home
DAVID (pinches his nose and whispers)
Gross
DD (writes something down on her notebook)
Where does Baby Jesus usually live
MELISSA In a special box in Miss Jewelrsquos Office
DD (looks up)
When you put the doll in the nursery did anyone else see you
MELISSA (shrugged)
I donrsquot know
DD Thanks Melissa Wersquoll take it from there
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 10
MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
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Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 10
MELISSA (stands up)
I promise I didnrsquot take Baby Jesus
DAVID We believe you
MELISSA walks out
DAVID (turns to DD)
Do you think she took the doll
DD (Turns to the audience)
What do you think Asks a child to answer Give the child a gift for answering
MISS STEPHENS
(returns) Kids I need to get you home for dinner Did you find out anything
DD We think we found a clue but wersquore not sure
DAVID We canrsquot think on an empty stomach
MISS STEPHENS I agree Wersquoll talk more later
(They walk out together)
NARRATOR 1 Letrsquos take a dinner break like DD and David When we return we will see if ____(child) is right Narrator turns to child ____(child) Because you answered you have won first dibs meaning the first person in line for our Mystery Dinner and ______(some prize your church determines Suggestion a gift under your church Christmas Gift) End SceneEnd ACT One
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 11
ACT TWO Scene 2
SONG ldquoGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenrdquo
(Still in the dining room as background A nativity is too the far left front of the stage)
MOM
The Three Wise Men followed the Eastern Star until it found the Christ child They rejoiced and brought him gifts of prosperity protection amp strength
DAD Before they returned to King Herod an Angel of God stopped them
ANGEL Do not go back to the King He has a plan to hurt the baby
KING 3 See I knew something was up with that king
KING 2 We canrsquot let him know where we are
KING 1 We have to warn Mary and Joseph
ANGEL They are on the way to Egypt And will be taken care of Wersquoll show you another way to your homes so that you wonrsquot confront King Herod
ANGEL and KINGS walk off stage)
DAD (TURNS TO DAVID AND DD)
Now you guys have to get some rest
DD I donrsquot know how because now I think I know where Baby Jesus is and itrsquos in the manger
DAVID (FOLDS HIS ARMS OVER HIS CHEST AND HUFFS)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 12
Oh brother
MOM (Chuckles)
You mean Oh sister Why donrsquot you present both findings to Cousin Jewel tomorrow Who knows you both could be right
DAD And both pray to God for guidance
DD and DAVID OK
DAVID (nudges DD)
Tell me where you think it is before we go to sleep
DD (whispers something to David)
DAVID (his eyes light up)
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 13
Scene 2 (SONG your choice)
(MISS JEWEL PASTOR VALENTINE AND DEACON JENKINS ARE SEATED WHEN DD AND DAVID ENTERS)
DAVID
Good Morning
DD We have good news and wersquore glad you are all here
MISS JEWEL Do you know where Baby Jesus is
DAVID and DD (nod)
Yes
DAVID At first we thought that Melissa had misplaced the doll in the nursery
DD (walks toward where Melissa sits)
Since she couldnrsquot find you With Baby Jesus being in the nursery anyone could have taken mistaken the doll for one of the memberrsquos toys
DAVID But then we remembered what Joshua said about Melissa not trusting him with the doll He wanted to prove himself worthy
DD (walks toward Joshua)
Thatrsquos why he moved the doll from the nursery and put him in the manger Like Joseph he wanted to protect Mary and the Baby
MISS JEWEL But hersquos not in the manger
DD (walk towards Deacon Jenkins)
Walks toward Deacon Jenkins Exactly
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 14
DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

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DAVID Then Mom and Dad told us about the three kings and how they wanted to protect the Baby Jesus after they learned he was in danger The Angel told them that baby had been taken out of the city and would be safe
DD So we thought about where could Baby Jesus go and be safe
(SHE LOOKS AT DEACON JENKINS) Baby Jesus must be with you
Deacon Jenkins Claps and laughs You got me I have the Baby Jesus I saw Joshua place the doll in the manger After he left I took the doll out I went to Miss Jewelrsquos office to put it back in the box but she was caring for Melissa Since everything was so busy I took the baby home I forgot to leave a note that I was returning it in time for rehearsal
(He presents the doll)
DD (frowns)
So you didnrsquot need us after all
MISS JEWEL Oh yes We needed you We learned that Melissa and Joshua took their roles as Mary and Joseph very seriously They did their best to take care of Baby Jesus
MOM And you learned that Baby Jesus is special for many reasons
DAD And you too learned how to work together for good
DEACON JENKINS I think you all are so good I may have a case for you to crack
DAVID For a nominal fee of course
DD Thatrsquos great news
PASTOR VALENTINE
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 15
We have good news too I wanted to wait until Christmas to share with you all MISS JEWELS and I are getting married SONG Oh Come All Ye Faithful
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 16
Sheet Music
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 17
Away in a Manger
Lyrics Martin Luther
Away in a manger No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
I love Thee Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side Til morning is nigh
Be near me Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Away in a Manger ndash Christmas Carol Music and lyrics
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 18
What Child Is This
Version 1
Words William Chatterton Dix 1865 These modified stanzas are from Dix poem The Manger Throne
There is also a Dix carol called The Manger Throne (Alternate Title Like Silver Lamps In A Distant Shrine)
Music Greensleeves 16th Century English melody Arranged by Sir John Stainer
MIDI Noteworthy Composer PDF Meter 8 7 8 7
Source Henry Ramsden Bramley and John Stainer Christmas Carols New and Old First Series (London Novello Ewer amp Co 1871) Carol 14
1 What Child is this who laid to rest On Marys lap is sleeping Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud The Babe the Son of Mary
2 Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding Good Christians fear for sinners here The silent Word is pleading
Nails spear shall pierce Him through The cross be borne for me for you Hail hail the Word made flesh The Babe the Son of Mary
3 So bring Him incense gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Raise raise a song on high The virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born The Babe the Son of Mary
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 19
WE THREE KINGS
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
Words amp Music John H Hopkins Jr 1857 (MIDI score) Hopkins wrote this carol for a Christ-mas pageant at the General Theological Seminary in New York City
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain moor and mountain Following yonder star
Refrain
O star of wonder star of light Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehemrsquos plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever ceasing never Over us all to reign
Refrain
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising voices raising Worshipping God on high
Refrain
Myrrh is mine its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom Sorrowing sighing bleeding dying Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Refrain
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia Alleluia Sounds through the earth and skies
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 20
StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-

StewartChristmas Baby Jesus 21
- Away in a Manger
- Lyrics Martin Luther
- Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down
- What Child Is This
- WE THREE KINGS
- Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked lsquoWhere is the One who has been born king of the Jewsrsquo
-